Business Development Manager – Food / Drink Manufacturing

Bristol Based Office / Hybrid working (2/3 day split)

Competitive salary and bonus scheme ( in line with proven experience), car allowance, mobile phone, laptop

11% pension / 2 x Death in Service

As a BDM you will have overall responsibility for management of the relationship between my client and its customers - new and existing. You will constantly strive to better understand customer demands and plan how to meet them, generating sales for the company as a result.

The prime objectives of the role are to: - To foster the relationship between the company and the customer as well as handle any projects, accounts or issues that might be relative to that client

To increase company sales and profit margin To increase the company active customer base To continually improve customer retention To meet annual team and individual budget as set by the SMT UK and International travel will be required

Business Development Manager Responsibilities:

Account management, retention and development of specific portfolio of accounts and markets Organise and attend commercially focussed meetings with customers and prospects Follow-up and convert to sale qualified leads through management of sales pipeline Establish new and maintain existing relationships with buyers and key decision makers Introduce Technical & R&D/NPD teams to existing and prospect customer base Develop new relationships with new clients be they direct customers or potential agents and distributors Contribute to external marketing communications where required Utilise, review and update the client database Update CRM system to channel opportunities through sales pipeline process Network with potential business partners and distributors and present evidence to line manager Prepare and deliver presentations Develop a level of technical knowledge appropriate to the role Business Development Manager Skills / Experience Required:

Essential -  2+ years in Sales / Business Development within the sweet & beverage flavour industry Excellent communication and negotiation skills at all levels Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills Self-motivation with excellent time management Experience of planning and managing field visits Proven ability to build and influence relationships. A team player with a customer-first attitude

If the role is of interest, then please send your CV today

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